A Painful Process: Buying a Software-defined Car from a Traditional OEM
Reading time: 8 minutesMy process of buying a new software-laden car drove home the message that OEMs and dealerships are woefully unprepared. Here’s what happened.
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From printfs to Paper Trails: Lessons for Automotive Logging Cybersecurity
Reading time: 6 minutesAs the connected car industry grows, loggers and the data they collect open up a whole host of security vulnerabilities. Here’s what you need to know to understand the threat.
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Taking your EV out for a spin? Better bring your wallet
Reading time: 4 minutesEveryone is excited about the cost savings of EVs. But who is going to pay for our infrastructure once fuel taxes become a thing of the past? We look at the best options to prevent our roads from irretrievable decay.
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Infographic: what’s beyond today’s EVs?
Reading time: 4 minutesEVs provide a host of benefits and several drawbacks. We’re betting our money on ZEVs – here’s why you should too.
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Hertz so good – taking advantage of parked rentals
Reading time: 2 minutesCar sharing in Japan often has less to do with driving and more to do with personal space. What are these non-driving use cases and when are they coming to North America?
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Are ride and car sharing profitable at scale?
Reading time: 3 minutesRide sharing companies keep going out of business and automakers keep shutting down their car sharing operations. Is this transportation option doomed?
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OnStar: The Canary in the Coalmine
Reading time: 4 minutesOnStar recently announced they are planning on opening their services to non-GM vehicles. Seems like a sound business decision, right? Maybe, but it’s not a good omen.
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The Coming Era of eTrucks
Reading time: 7 minutesWe look at the top contending eTrucks with our infographic and thoughts on some of the best features.
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The Tesla Drone Hack Explained
Reading time: 7 minutesThe drone-powered coup was another highly visible hack in Tesla’s history. Here’s what it means for Tesla, the automotive community, and the future.
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Mythbusting George Hotz, the “Bad Boy” of Autonomous
Reading time: 7 minutesGeorge Hotz knows how to generate buzz. We look at his hit parade of controversial statements and bust some myths.
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Mourning the death of CES, the show we love to hate
Reading time: 3 minutesVirtual CES just wasn’t the same. What did we miss from the physical event? Will it ever recover its same vitality?
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Biden in the driver’s seat: a new government, a new EV strategy
Reading time: 2 minutesThe new US president is fast-tracking EV investments, which is great news for automakers who are starting to embrace the technology with gusto.